AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
85.3Single-core83.2
54.7Multi-core70.2
64.1Gamingspec-based58.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins this desktop processor face-off, 71.2 to 66.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16). AMD Ryzen 5 9500F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 55
- 333% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 53% higher PassMark: 43,049 vs 28,087
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,575 vs 13,454
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 26 MB+333% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082+1%Top 15% | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | 17,575+31%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,132Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 25,066Top 20% |
| PassMark | 28,087Top 45% | 43,049+53%Top 22% |
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